San Diego Padres outlook after Second Baseman Xander Bogaerts was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder fracture. Bogaerts injured himself when he was diving for a ground ball against the Braves on Monday. Newly acquired Luis Arraez is set to cover second base in Bogaerts’ absence, which is projected to last […]
It’s tough going for female footy fans right now as tone deaf reactions to serious issues get louder
The footy has been absolutely incredible this year. I would say the best NRL premiership we have seen in years. We have seen teams like the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters play a really exciting, attack-focused style of footy. Our players continue to go from strength to strength, defying gravity like […]
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions, Round 12: Another coach bites the dust, a week of 50-50 games awaits
Are you ready? Hey are you ready for this?Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?Out of the doorway the bullets rip to the sound of the beat, yeahAnother coach bites the dustAnother one gone, another coach bites the dust Brad Arthur on Monday became the second NRL coach to be sent packing and […]
Super Rugby teams round 14: Tahs’ crazy prop jinx continues, eight changes for Reds, Gordon ruled out
It’s the second last week of the regular season with the top four all but settled and plenty to play for in the bottom half of the top eight. Aussie eyes will be on the Reds’ home match against the Force, with the Perth team pushing to make the playoffs. See the team news as […]
‘My game has improved massively’: Brumby reaping rewards of star competition
At 26 and without a Super Rugby start to his name, New Zealand-born centre Ollie Sapsford had his work cut out to break into a Wallabies-studded ACT Brumbies back-line featuring the likes of Len Ikitau, Tom Wright and Irae Simone. But two years and a shift to the wings later, Sapsford has cemented himself as […]